IT Technician for Network and Operations Team in the Information Technology Services

IT Technician for Network and Operations Team in the Information Technology Services (Ref.: 536948)

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides central IT services to support the Universitys teaching learning research and administrative activities. ITS is transforming its organization to support its new strategic development and strategic adoption of new technologies. Information about ITS can be obtained at .

The Role

The appointee will be responsible for monitoring the operations of central IT systems and the campus network to ensure safe operation and provision of normal services; coordinating the installations of network infrastructure cabling and IT closets; backup job status monitoring carrying out production change release and other scheduled operational tasks; system performance reporting; equipment life-cycle and inventory management; answering users enquiries; and incident tracking and escalation. This position may require working on shifts that may include weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications and Qualities

Applicants should possess a Higher Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline and at least one year of relevant post-qualification experience in data centre and enterprise IT systems/network infrastructure operations.

Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; good communication analytical and problem-solving skills; and proven ability to execute multiple operational jobs independently and in a team environment according to prescribed guidelines. They should also have solid knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas:

Installation of IT closets and network cabling infrastructure

Cooling electricity supply distribution and protection fire and other physical/environmental risk protection for IT closets and data centres

UPS installation and operations

LAN/WiFi/WAN technologies

Network equipment configuration and installation

Data centre equipment/systems troubleshooting methods and techniques

Data centre management and monitoring systems

Those with the following qualifications knowledge or experience are preferred:

Registered grade A electrical worker

Hot /cold aisle design and planning of data rack installation

EMSD policies building code regulations and rules

Safety protocols and regulations

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years and commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue untilAugust 31 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.

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